confront
US /kənˈfrʌnt/
UK /kənˈfrʌnt/
1.
confronteren, onder ogen zien
meet (someone) face to face with hostile or argumentative intent
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She decided to confront her accuser in court.
Ze besloot haar aanklager in de rechtbank te confronteren.
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He had to confront his fears to overcome them.
Hij moest zijn angsten onder ogen zien om ze te overwinnen.
2.
confronteren, voorleggen
present (a difficulty, problem, or accusation) to someone for consideration or action
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The police decided to confront him with the evidence.
De politie besloot hem met het bewijs te confronteren.
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The report confronts us with the harsh realities of climate change.
Het rapport confronteert ons met de harde realiteit van klimaatverandering.